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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.40, 765.63 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.40, 765.63 and 145.20 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.40 : 765.63 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.40/765.63 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.40x = 765.63 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.40x = 111,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,169.48/510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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